Cruiserweight prospect Simon Carr lashed out at skeptics who claim he won’t show up July 18 to fight Larry Robinson in their all-South Philadelphia showdown at the New Alhambra.

“What’s wrong with people?," Carr asked. "Do they really think I’m afraid of Larry? This is a big fight in South Philly, just like in the old days. I’ve had some problems in the past but they’re behind me now. Everyone thinks Larry’s too much for me. Well, let them check it out next week.” More...

"King" Gabriel Rosado, fresh off a second-round knockout over Joshua Onyango three weeks ago in New York City, gets back into the ring Friday, May 9, when he takes on Mustafah Johnson, of Indianapolis, IN, in a six-round junior middleweight rematch at the New Alhambra, Swanson and Ritner Streets in South Philadelphia. More...

Unbeaten welterweight Mike Jones, of Philadelphia, PA, will box Gilbert Venegas, of Chicago, IL, in the scheduled eight-round main event Friday evening, May 9, at the New Alhambra, Swanson and Ritner Streets in South Philadelphia. First fight at 7.30 p.m.

Jones, 25, went the limit for the first time in 13 fights when he earned a unanimous eight-round decision over Germaine Sanders, of Chicago, on March 28 at the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca, NY. The Jones-Sanders fight was televised by ESPN 2. The result left Jones at 13-0 (12). More...